Technology

From startups to established enterprises, we provide strategic guidance, financial planning, and compliance support to help our technology clients reach their business goals.   

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Guiding Your Technology Company from Startup To Exit and Everywhere In Between

The technology industry is constantly evolving, customer demands change, and the need to scale is an ever-present goal. Companies in this fast-paced sector need an advisor who can foster growth from initial concept through liquidity, all the while maintaining stability and technical know-how.

Cherry Bekaert’s technology professionals serve our clients as they grow, providing customized advisory, tax, assurance, and accounting services based on each client’s unique situation and throughout all phases of development, expansion, and growth.

Trying to stay ahead in this rapidly changing environment certainly has its challenges, and that’s where our team brings relief. In addition to attest and compliance services, we can help your technology company develop strategies for profitability, prepare for an exit, or address cybersecurity needs. No matter where your company is in its growth journey, our Outsourced Accounting Services provide placement, outsourcing and co-sourcing services to streamline your accounting processes. Leveraging tax incentives and grants such as the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit, we can identify and claim credits that directly impact your bottom line. If your business is considering international expansion, our International Tax professionals can provide guidance regarding global tax considerations.

Cherry Bekaert Services for the Technology Industry

As your technology company seeks capital, our team can provide introductions to private equity, venture capital, and alternative investment funds throughout the U.S. We work closely with dozens of tech-focused funds and have taken the time to learn the needs of each transaction participant. Beyond introductions, we provide valuation servicesM&A advisory and transaction tax services.

No matter your needs or stage in the lifecycle, and as your technology company scales and business needs change, so too can our services continuously guide you forward.

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How Technology Founders Can Combat the CPA Talent Shortage

As the industry is impacted by a drop in CPAs, many corporate accounting departments are relying on various forms of help from external providers.

Accountants for Technology Companies

Software

Whether it’s evaluating entity structure at a company’s inception, navigating multi-state tax requirements, or preparing for an acquisition, software company management teams have weighty decisions to make throughout a company’s lifecycle. We leverage our experience working with hundreds of software companies at all stages of maturity to help your business make smart decisions now that will support future growth.

Software companies typically move quickly and need to be able to pivot in response to ever-changing market demands while still maintaining forward momentum in innovation. Our team prepares and stays with you as you chart your course. We do this through entity selection advice, debt and equity management, sales tax reporting, nexus and strategic planning, global tax planning, and tax credits and incentives advisory.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

We understand the distinct challenges Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies face, as they continually aim to grow their customer base while simultaneously sustain current subscribers. Churn rates, customer needs, and a competitive environment all contribute to potentially complicated data. Cherry Bekaert’s technology team provides solutions to not only help your SaaS company make sense of its recurring revenue metrics, but to establish accounting infrastructure that can support your business model.

Financial Technology (Fintech)

At the intersection of financial services and technology is an industry vertical crucial to the operations of practically every business, and one that faces ever-changing regulations. We understand the nuances businesses face in this sector, which is driven by a litany of external factors. Our work includes services to companies that offer innovative technology-driven services in areas such as payment solutions, digital banking, and electronic trade processing. To help your fintech company address needs such as strengthening cybersecurity measures, protecting data, or implementing process improvements, our team focuses on risk assessments, business process improvement, accounting advisory, information assurance, and cybersecurity.

Health Technology

The demand for innovation in digital health services and tools has increased dramatically in the last few years. Consumer expectations for the delivery of care and accessibility to data continue to drive innovation among health tech companies. While these companies explore new business models and implement technologies to improve patient outcomes, we work with them—as well as health technology investors—to streamline back-office procedures, claim research and development (R&D) credits, address HIPAA matters, and establish accurate revenue recognition processes.

Tech-enabled Services

From home management automation systems to ride-sharing apps to health monitoring devices, tech-enabled services play integral roles in our personal and professional lives. As these companies grow in popularity and usage, they also face challenges such as scalability, financial management, and cybersecurity concerns. With a holistic approach to serving technology companies through their lifecycle, our team provides guidance and implements solutions for cash flow management, data protection, and scaling operations.

Software

Whether it’s evaluating entity structure at a company’s inception, navigating multi-state tax requirements, or preparing for an acquisition, software company management teams have weighty decisions to make throughout a company’s lifecycle. We leverage our experience working with hundreds of software companies at all stages of maturity to help your business make smart decisions now that will support future growth.

Software companies typically move quickly and need to be able to pivot in response to ever-changing market demands while still maintaining forward momentum in innovation. Our team prepares and stays with you as you chart your course. We do this through entity selection advice, debt and equity management, sales tax reporting, nexus and strategic planning, global tax planning, and tax credits and incentives advisory.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

We understand the distinct challenges Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies face, as they continually aim to grow their customer base while simultaneously sustain current subscribers. Churn rates, customer needs, and a competitive environment all contribute to potentially complicated data. Cherry Bekaert’s technology team provides solutions to not only help your SaaS company make sense of its recurring revenue metrics, but to establish accounting infrastructure that can support your business model.

Financial Technology (Fintech)

At the intersection of financial services and technology is an industry vertical crucial to the operations of practically every business, and one that faces ever-changing regulations. We understand the nuances businesses face in this sector, which is driven by a litany of external factors. Our work includes services to companies that offer innovative technology-driven services in areas such as payment solutions, digital banking, and electronic trade processing. To help your fintech company address needs such as strengthening cybersecurity measures, protecting data, or implementing process improvements, our team focuses on risk assessments, business process improvement, accounting advisory, information assurance, and cybersecurity.

Health Technology

The demand for innovation in digital health services and tools has increased dramatically in the last few years. Consumer expectations for the delivery of care and accessibility to data continue to drive innovation among health tech companies. While these companies explore new business models and implement technologies to improve patient outcomes, we work with them—as well as health technology investors—to streamline back-office procedures, claim research and development (R&D) credits, address HIPAA matters, and establish accurate revenue recognition processes.

Tech-enabled Services

From home management automation systems to ride-sharing apps to health monitoring devices, tech-enabled services play integral roles in our personal and professional lives. As these companies grow in popularity and usage, they also face challenges such as scalability, financial management, and cybersecurity concerns. With a holistic approach to serving technology companies through their lifecycle, our team provides guidance and implements solutions for cash flow management, data protection, and scaling operations.

Commitment to the Technology Industry and Its Investors

Working with and supporting organizations throughout our footprint in the U.S. that foster growth and innovation within the technology industry, our professionals are passionate about collaboration between venture communities, entrepreneurs, and technology-focused programs. The following represents a sample of the organizations we support through sponsorship, membership, or Board involvement. Each is an important contributor to the growth of their respective region’s technology ecosystem:

Case Study

Software-as-a-Service Company Saves $900,000 Through Mitigating Sales Tax Exposure

Discover how Cherry Bekaert's sales tax team helped a cloud-based SaaS company reduce sales tax exposure by $900K.

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Michael Valerio

Technology & Life Sciences Industry Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert LLP
Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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